Zimbabwe: Entrepreneur braves multiple obstacles to build food company Published by Jaco Maritz on 6 October 2023 How Lesly Marange, founder of Zimbabwe-based Glytime Foods, started and grew a food company amid numerous economic and operational challenges.
Nigeria: Founder takes baby products business from kitchen to global markets Published by Jeanette Clark on 26 September 2023 Zuwaira Isah-Ikharo is the founder of Amal Botanicals, a company known for its baby skincare products made from Nigerian-sourced ingredients. Amal derives 80% of its sales from digital channels and has expanded beyond Nigeria’s borders.
A candy and biscuit empire in Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, and beyond Published by Jeanette Clark on 10 September 2023 The story of how Julien Achcar built Afriwara, a confectionery and biscuit enterprise in West Africa.
An African food empire in the UK, with Nigerian-born Olusegun Akande Published by Terser Adamu on 6 September 2023 Terser Adamu talks to Nigerian-born Olusegun Akande, who is the co-founder of Samis Online African Foods, a UK-based store specialising in African groceries.
Entrepreneur builds international food trading business from Tunisia Published by Jeanette Clark on 6 September 2023 “I’ve always been inspired by trading, by buying and selling,” says Mohamed Salah Skhiri, whose company exports products such as dates, olive oil, and artichokes.
After UK success, Nigerian snack foods company returns to its roots Published by Jeanette Clark on 2 September 2023 Former Dragon’s Den participant Chika Russell got her Nigerian snack foods onto the shelves of Whole Foods in the UK; now, she’s targeting the streets of Lagos.
Exporting Made-in-Africa products to 15 countries: CEO reveals her strategies Published by Jaco Maritz on 30 August 2023 We speak to Claudia Castellanos, co-founder and CEO of chilli sauce maker Black Mamba, about the strategies she has employed to expand the company’s export markets.
Building an African luxury brand: Interview with model turned shoemaker Published by Staff Writer on 10 August 2023 Once gracing international runways as one of the world’s premier models, Armando Cabral has transitioned into the role of an entrepreneur, founding his eponymous luxury shoe brand.
How this cookie company cracked the Nigerian market Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 August 2023 Entrepreneur behind the Fun Cookies brand talks about penetrating the informal retail sector and operating in an intensely price-sensitive market.
Nigerian designer tapping into Africa’s leather potential Published by Gbemisola Esho on 21 July 2023 Nigerian entrepreneur Femi Olayebi is striving to position Africa as a major source of quality leather goods.
Africa’s rural e-commerce opportunity: Jumia’s experience in Côte d’Ivoire Published by Jaco Maritz on 19 July 2023 A new report by online retailer Jumia suggests a significant market opportunity for e-commerce in Africa’s rural areas.
How this Egyptian entrepreneur built an eyewear business Published by Jeanette Clark on 4 July 2023 Founder of Nile Eyewear shares the journey of establishing his business and the challenges he has encountered.
Five entrepreneurs capitalising on Africa’s female beauty market Published by Staff Writer on 2 July 2023 Africa’s female consumer market offers untapped potential, according to Ory Okolloh, a partner at venture capital firm Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures. We highlight five entrepreneurs who are capitalising on these opportunities.
Africa’s lucrative hair market: The journey of a Congolese entrepreneur Published by Jeanette Clark on 28 June 2023 Entrepreneur discovers that hair is big business in Africa.
